Digital Software Engineer IT/OT (Concord NC)

Corning Inc.; Concord, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

100% company-paid pension

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Digital Software Engineer in Concord, NC to lead or co-lead the division’s digital strategy across multiple manufacturing plants. The role focuses on delivering cost reductions, improving quality and process capability, and applying the latest digital and automation technologies across operations, supply chain, and finance.

You will work with experienced manufacturing professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment, driving projects from concept through implementation

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing industry experience with automation/optimization projects.
• Programming-related skills in web development, .NET, Flask, IIS, Visual Studio, Git.
• Experience with SSRS, SQL, and PowerBI for analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of process control, data analysis, system modeling, and control loop tuning.
• Strong written and verbal communication across teams; Lean-Optimization experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing solutions using digital technologies and data analytics.
• Define controls hardware platforms and systems for process control implementations.
• Identify optimization opportunities from existing processes and propose cross-functional projects.
• Apply data analysis to understand manufacturing processes and improve performance.
• Lead multi-disciplinary projects and transfer new control technologies to operations.
• Provide training and document findings in reports and specifications; generate IP disclosures.

Skills

Manufacturing automation

Data analysis

Cross-team collaboration

Presentation of proposals

Learning digital technologies

Education

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

.NET

Flask

Microsoft IIS

Visual Studio

Git

SQL

SSRS

PowerBI

Job description

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Digital Software Engineer IT/OT (Concord NC)

Date: Sep 4, 2026

Location: Concord, NC, US, 28026

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 77364

The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

Role Purpose:

Help design, develop, and implement our division digital strategy across multiple manufacturing plants. This position will lead or play a significant role delivering transformative cost reduction across the division while improving quality and process capability. An ideal candidate will be capable of learning and implementing the latest vision, digital and automation technology and concepts and work with the operations, supply chain, and finance organizations to deploy projects in manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement solutions for manufacturing which leverage latest digital technologies including data analytics and programming technologies, and work closely with manufacturing to define appropriate controls hardware platforms/systems for implementing process control solutions.


• Develop in-depth knowledge of existing processes to identify process control optimization opportunities and write proposals to initiate cross-functional projects.


• Work with experienced professionals in manufacturing and multi-disciplined team processes subject matter experts, and apply process data analysis skills to gain fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.


• Utilize statistical analysis to design for process capability.


• Lead projects and work in a multi-disciplinary research, development, and engineering environment to identify opportunities for digital business transformation.


• Facilitate the transfer of new process control technologies and methodologies into manufacturing and provide training to manufacturing and engineering personnel.


• Document process control findings and newly implemented technologies in technical reports and functional specifications. Generate intellectual property through invention disclosures and patent applications.

Experiences/Education - Required:

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering


• Minimum 5 years manufacturing industry experience with a track record of automation and/or optimization project implementation.


• Programming-related skills related to or involving web development, .NET, Flask, Microsoft IIS, Visual Studio, Git


• Analysis/Reporting experience with tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL, PowerBI


• Experience in practical application of process control, including process data analysis, system modeling/identification, and control loop design/tuning


• Strong verbal and written skills, able to prepare and present proposals effectively with and across multiple organizations.


• Experience in statistical analysis methods, and Lean-Optimization (e.g., Six Sigma/DMAIC)


• Experience with ChatGPT and RAG implementations.


• Familiarity with a diverse array of process controls technologies such as model predictive, multi-variable, non-linear approaches, and classic PID control


• Machine vision experience including algorithm development, coding, and use of industrial cameras/vision.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$75,274.00-$103,503.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.


• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.


• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.


• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] .

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: Concord